Ehler Danlos is a defect in
Collagens
Supraventricular aortic stenosis (autosomal dominant) is a defect in
elastin
marfan’s has a defect in…
Fibrillin
What are the cardinal features of osteogenesis imperfecta?
Describe type I OI’s presenting features
MILD FORM Normal stature, little deformity blue sclera 50% hearing loss joint hypermobility and easy bruising
How is type I osteogenesis imperfecta inherited?
autosomal dominant
Type IA vs Type IB?
IA: Normal teeth
IB: dentinogenesis
What are the heart problems in type I?
aortic root dilatation and mitral valve prolapse
When do you typically see fractures in Type I?
When kids can walk. Usually long bone fractures. Decreased fracture risk after puberty, but another increase after menopause
What are the features of type II OI?
PERINATAL LETHAL Platyspondyly (fusion of vertebrae) Beaded ribs Compressed femurs Long bone deformity
What are the features of type III OI?
Some deformity at birth which progresses
How is type III inherited?
Autosomal dominant
Rarely autosomal recessive
Describe how Type IV presents
More fractures/deformity, and shorter than type I. Sometimes presents in adult women as osteoporosis.
Where is type I collagen found?
Skin, tendon, bone, arteries
Describe the structure of type I collagen
2 pieces of alpha-1 collagen
1 piece of alpha-2 collagen
Describe the pathogenesis of osteobenesis
Bone is less thick with thin trabeculae
What is different about OI types V, VI, and VII?
NOT caused by Collagen I A1 and A2
What are your treatment options?
Physical therapy/orthoses
Surgical rod placement
Experimenting with bisphosphonates, growth hormone, BMT
What are the clues that you are looking at OI?
recurrent fractures after minor trauma
What are the different types of localized scleroderma?
morphea
linear scleroderma
What are the different types of systemic scleroderma?
limited
diffuse
sine scleroderma
Which parts of the skin on the body are involved in limited systemic scleroderma?
Everything but the bathing suit region.
What does the skin look like in scleroderma?
Swollen, red, itchy
Which parts of the body are affected first in scleroderma (skin manifestations)
fingers, hands, face